Xeon X5670 vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
17.55
+358%
Xeon X5670
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
3.83

Core i9-7960X outperforms Xeon X5670 by a whopping 358% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3781520
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.861.06
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i9Xeon (Desktop)
Power efficiency10.183.86
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)16 March 2010 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699$67

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7960X has 170% better value for money than Xeon X5670.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads3212
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.33 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s6400 MHz
L1 cache1 MB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache16 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size484 mm2239 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °C81 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1366,LGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data40 Bit
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB288 GB
Max memory channels43
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s32 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Xeon X5670.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes44no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating.

i9-7960X 17.55
+358%
Xeon X5670 3.83

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i9-7960X 28147
+358%
Xeon X5670 6140

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7960X 1316
+169%
Xeon X5670 490

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7960X 10243
+348%
Xeon X5670 2286

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.55 3.83
Recency 30 May 2017 16 March 2010
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 32 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 95 Watt

i9-7960X has a 358.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 166.7% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon X5670, on the other hand, has 73.7% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Xeon X5670 in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7960X is a desktop processor while Xeon X5670 is a server/workstation one.

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